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Oriyomi Badmus has emerged as the winner of the Most Promising DevOps/Software Engineer Professional of the Year at the 9th Edition of the Nigeria Technology Awards (NiTA) 2023.
The prestigious event was held at Virginrose Resorts, Plot 1231A Bishop Oluwole Street, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria, and attracted some of the finest players in the technology industry. In attendance were founders, tech experts, CEOs, CTOs, board members, senior executives, and representatives of multinational digital technology brands from across Africa and beyond.
The Nigeria Technology Awards (NiTA) is a respected award platform that has consistently recognized and rewarded tech entrepreneurs, innovators, corporate brands, and professionals driving transformation and innovation within Nigeria’s digital economy. Since its inception, the organization has presented over 1,000 award recognitions to deserving individuals and organizations contributing meaningfully to technological advancement and economic sustainability.
Oriyomi Badmus is a skilled DevOps Engineer with strong expertise in automation, cloud infrastructure, security implementation, and CI/CD pipeline optimization across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud environments. He specializes in building secure, scalable, and efficient cloud systems that enhance application deployment and streamline infrastructure management.
Currently working as a DevOps Engineer at DevLaunchers, the young tech professional has demonstrated exceptional competence through his diverse contributions to digital technology projects. His work focuses on automating deployment processes, strengthening infrastructure security, and ensuring seamless system performance — qualities that distinguished him in this highly competitive category.
Shortly after being announced as the winner, Oriyomi expressed excitement and heartfelt gratitude for the recognition. He thanked his family for their unwavering support, his colleagues for their collaboration, and the award organizers for acknowledging his efforts.
He emphasized his deep passion for technology, noting that his drive has always been centered on deploying scalable solutions that enable efficient application delivery, system reliability, and optimized cloud operations.
“This award is a reminder that dedication and continuous learning pay off. My goal has always been to build secure and efficient systems that empower organizations to scale confidently. I’m grateful for the support of my family and colleagues who have been part of this journey.”
Recognizing talents like Oriyomi Badmus is crucial to the growth of Nigeria’s technology ecosystem. As the country continues to expand its digital footprint across fintech, e-commerce, SaaS, and enterprise technology, professionals skilled in DevOps and cloud engineering play a vital role in ensuring system stability, scalability, and innovation.
The Nigeria Technology Awards (NiTA) remains committed to spotlighting excellence, encouraging innovation, and inspiring the next generation of tech leaders. By celebrating emerging professionals alongside established industry players, the platform strengthens Nigeria’s position as one of Africa’s leading technology hubs and reinforces the importance of recognizing those building the backbone of digital transformation.
